Studio Art Session

January 5, 2020

Ages 3 & up Drop-in to our art studio and combine watercolor and crayon to create a portrait of someone you know inspired by paintings in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Studio Art Sessions

December 8, 2019

Ages 3 & up Paint your own imaginative still life using objects set up in our art studio and inspired by the artwork in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Gallery Tour

October 28, 2019

45-minute tours of the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art are led by the Museum's docents and meet outside the second floor galleries. Included with Museum Admission

Gallery Talk

January 30, 2020

…folk art, leads a walkthrough of the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art highlighting Halpert’s significant role in the popularization of American folk art. This program is now at capacity. Standby tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, email info@thejm.org.

Gallery Tour

October 28, 2019

45-minute tours of the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art are led by the Museum's docents and meet outside the second floor galleries. Included with Museum Admission

Members-Only Preview

October 17, 2019

…invited to preview Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art before it opens to the public. Join us and explore the revolutionary career Edith Halpert, the Jewish immigrant, business woman, and trailblazing art dealer who championed the work of Stuart Davis, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Ben…

Gallery Tour

December 19, 2019

45-minute tours of the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art are led by the Museum's docents and meet outside the second floor galleries. Included with Museum Admission

Studio Art Sessions

December 1, 2019

Ages 3 & up Use printing techniques to make an animal portrait inspired by artwork featuring animals in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Curator’s Choice

December 8, 2019

Join as member at the Friend-level or above to attend a private, behind-the-scenes lecture of Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art, with Rebecca Shaykin, Associate Curator. Light refreshments provided. RSVP or upgrade your membership to attend by calling 212.423.3284, or email MembershipRSVP@thejm.org.

Members-Only Gallery Talk

January 14, 2020

Join us for our new series of intimate gallery talks designed just for members. These talks will offer a closer look at Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Talks will be held before the galleries open to the public and space is limited.

Thursday Evening Cocktails

December 5, 2019

…December to toast Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art with signature cocktails crafted and served by Russ & Daughters at the Jewish Museum. Enjoy the Russ & Daughters Beet & Lemon Shrub Cocktail—the perfect selection because of the legendary gallerist Edith Halpert’s love of gin and borscht—followed by…

Studio Art Session

January 12, 2020

Ages 3 & up Drop-in to our art studio and use colorful and patterned paper to create an abstract collage inspired by artwork in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

ASL Tour & Reception

November 21, 2019

…explore the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art through a guided tour led by Joyce Hom. The exhibition shows how Edith Halpert promoted a diverse group of living American artist, fundamentally shifting the public’s opinion of whose voices mattered in the art world. Please also join us…

Studio Art Session

January 26, 2020

Ages 3 & up Drop-in to our art studio and create a city scene inspired by the black and white prints on view in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Print the image multiple times using white ink on black paper.

Studio Art Session

February 9, 2020

Ages 3 & up Create an abstract scene using colorful and patterned paper inspired by paintings of nature on view in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Studio Art Sessions

October 20, 2019

Ages 3 & up Create a unique scene using a variety of colorful and patterned papers inspired artists on view in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art such as Jacob Lawrence, Stuart Davis, and John Marin.

Members-Only Gallery Talk

November 5, 2019

…revolutionary career of Edith Halpert, the Jewish immigrant, business woman, and trailblazing art dealer who championed the work of Stuart Davis, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Ben Shahn, among many others. Talks will be held before the galleries open to the public and space is limited. RSVP online…

Studio Art Sessions

October 27, 2019

Ages 3 & up Experiment with unusual painting tools and tempera to create an abstract work of art inspired by nature as well as artists on view in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Arthur Dove.

Gallery Talk

January 24, 2020

…artists championed by Edith Halpert each had their own way of depicting the American landscape—whether focusing on a detail of the natural world or capturing the rhythm of city streets. In this gallery talk led by Nelly Silagy Benedek, Senior Director of Education, take a close look at works by…

Gallery Talk

November 8, 2019

…artists championed by Edith Halpert each had their own way of depicting the American landscape—whether focusing on a detail of the natural world or capturing the rhythm of city streets. In this gallery talk led by Nelly Silagy Benedek, Senior Director of Education, take a close look at works by…

Gallery Talk

December 6, 2019

…artists championed by Edith Halpert each had their own way of depicting the American landscape—whether focusing on a detail of the natural world or capturing the rhythm of city streets. In this gallery talk led by Nelly Silagy Benedek, Senior Director of Education, take a close look at works by…

Gallery Talk

February 7, 2020

…and Ben Shahn on view in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Gallery Talk

November 15, 2019

…and Ben Shahn on view in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Gallery Talk

December 13, 2019

…and Ben Shahn on view in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Verbal Description Tour

November 20, 2019

…exploring the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. This exhibition explores the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer whose influence, eye, and passion for American Art continues to inform our understanding of American Art today as being pluralistic, generous in its parameters, and infused…

This Is How We Do It: Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art

November 12, 2019

Associate Curator Rebecca Shaykin shares her research on the life of pioneering art gallerist Edith Halpert who, as the first significant female gallerist in the United States, helped launch the careers of many icons of American modernism including Stuart Davis, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ben Shahn, and Charles Sheeler.

Access Family Workshop

October 27, 2019

…explore the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and create art inspired by the work on view. All Access Programs are free of charge and require advance reservation. Please contact access@thejm.org or 212.423.3289 for more information or to register. Sign up for email updates on upcoming Access…

Access Family Workshop

October 27, 2019

…explore the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and create art inspired by the work on view. All Access Programs are free of charge and require advance reservation. Please contact access@thejm.org or 212.423.3289 for more information or to register. Sign up for email updates on upcoming Access…

Drop-In Art Workshop

January 20, 2020

Ages 3 & up In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, discover the paintings of Jacob Lawrence and Horace Pippin on view in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art, and design a mixed-media New York City scene using tempera sticks and collage.

Studio Art Session

February 2, 2020

Ages 3 & up Use a variety of fabrics to create a colorful portrait inspired by the figurative art on view in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone.

Gallery Talk

January 10, 2020

…Jenna Weiss, Manager of Public Programs. As gallerist Edith Halpert championed the work of modern artists, such as Stuart Davis and Charles Sheeler, developed a distinct approach to composition by embracing elements of their dynamic urban landscape.

Gallery Talk

November 1, 2019

…Jenna Weiss, Manager of Public Programs. As gallerist Edith Halpert championed the work of modern artists, such as Stuart Davis and Charles Sheeler, developed a distinct approach to composition by embracing elements of their dynamic urban landscape.

Gallery Talk

November 22, 2019

…Jenna Weiss, Manager of Public Programs. As gallerist Edith Halpert championed the work of modern artists, such as Stuart Davis and Charles Sheeler, each developed a distinct approach to composition by embracing elements of their dynamic urban landscape.

ASL Family Workshop

January 26, 2020

…Cole and Hollie Ecker to explore the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and create art inspired by the work on view. All Access Programs are free of charge and require advance reservation. Please contact access@thejm.org or 212.423.3289 for more information or to register.

JM Journeys

November 13, 2019

…invited to explore Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art through a gallery tour. This exhibition explores the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer whose influence, eye, and passion for American Art continues to inform our understanding of American Art today as being pluralistic, generous in…

JM Journeys

November 13, 2019

…invited to explore Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art through a gallery tour. This exhibition explores the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer whose influence, eye, and passion for American Art continues to inform our understanding of American Art today as being pluralistic, generous in…

JM Journeys

December 11, 2019

…invited to explore Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art through a gallery tour and workshop. This exhibition explores the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer whose influence, eye, and passion for American Art continues to inform our understanding of American Art today as being pluralistic,…

JM Journeys

December 11, 2019

…invited to explore Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art through a gallery tour and workshop. This exhibition explores the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer whose influence, eye, and passion for American Art continues to inform our understanding of American Art today as being pluralistic,…

Studio Art Sessions

November 24, 2019

Ages 3 & up Experiment with drawing materials to create a figure inspired by the art on view in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone.

Adult Studio Workshop

January 15, 2020

…of city scenes on view in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art during this drawing class taking place while the galleries are closed to the public. Participants explore perspective, abstraction, and narrative in paintings by Charles Sheeler, Stuart Davis, Jacob Lawrence, and others.

Adult Studio Workshop

November 17, 2019

…and Jacob Lawrence on view in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art, participants will be guided towards their own modern visual vocabulary.

Studio Art Sessions

November 17, 2019

Ages 3 & up Explore artwork featuring buildings and other architectural elements in Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and Scenes from the Collection and create a watercolor painting of a favorite building or one from your imagination.

Drop – in Art Workshop

November 5, 2019

Ages 3 & up Design your own embossed metal relief of an animal in action during this drop-in art workshop inspired by traditional American folk art on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art.

Art in Context

December 15, 2020

…spirits of gallerist Edith Halpert and painter Florine Stettheimer, two women whose contributions paved the way for today’s robust contemporary art scene. Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is 1 hour in length including Q & A. Classes will take place over Zoom. December 1: Edith…

Art in Context

December 8, 2020

…spirits of gallerist Edith Halpert and painter Florine Stettheimer, two women whose contributions paved the way for today’s robust contemporary art scene. Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is 1 hour in length including Q & A. Classes will take place over Zoom. December 1: Edith…

Art in Context

December 1, 2020

…spirits of gallerist Edith Halpert and painter Florine Stettheimer, two women whose contributions paved the way for today’s robust contemporary art scene. Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is 1 hour in length including Q & A. Classes will take place over Zoom. December 1: Edith…

Art in Context

February 16, 2021

…spirits of gallerist Edith Halpert and painter Florine Stettheimer, two women whose contributions paved the way for today’s robust contemporary art scene. Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is 1 hour in length including Q & A. Classes will take place over Zoom. February 9: Edith…

Art in Context

February 9, 2021

…spirits of gallerist Edith Halpert and painter Florine Stettheimer, two women whose contributions paved the way for today’s robust contemporary art scene. Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is 1 hour in length including Q & A. Classes will take place over Zoom. February 9: Edith…

Art in Context

February 23, 2021

…spirits of gallerist Edith Halpert and painter Florine Stettheimer, two women whose contributions paved the way for today’s robust contemporary art scene. Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is 1 hour in length including Q & A. Classes will take place over Zoom. February 9: Edith…

Shemini Atzeret Free Admission Day

October 21, 2019

…Shemini Atzeret. Learn more here. Exhibitions on view: Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art Scenes from the Collection In observance of Shemini Atzeret, Russ & Daughters at the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Museum Shop will be closed on Monday, October 21. Made possible by the Neubauer Family…

Corporate Viewing and Reception

November 12, 2019

Join us for a special after-hours viewing and reception exclusively for our Corporate Members. Enjoy light snacks, wine, and private tours of our exhibitions including Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone. Also On View: Scenes from the Collection

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 30, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and paint your own luminous scene on canvas board inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah holiday.

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 29, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and paint your own luminous scene on canvas board inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah holiday.

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 22, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and paint your own luminous scene on canvas board inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah holiday.

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 23, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and paint your own luminous scene on canvas board inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah holiday.

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 24, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and paint your own luminous scene on canvas board inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah holiday.

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 26, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and paint your own luminous scene on canvas board inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah holiday.

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 27, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and paint your own luminous scene on canvas board inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah holiday.

Adult Studio Workshop

October 27, 2021

…Museum’s past exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Participants will explore perspective, abstraction, and narrative in paintings by Charles Sheeler, Stuart Davis, Jacob Lawrence, and others. This session will be led virtually through Zoom. Participants should have access to a computer with a camera and WiFi, and…

Simchat Torah Free Admission Day

October 22, 2019

…Simchat Torah. Learn more here. Exhibitions on view: Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art Scenes from the Collection In observance of Simchat Torah, Russ & Daughters at the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Museum Shop will be closed on Tuesday, October 22. Made possible by the Neubauer Family…

Open on January 1

January 1, 2020

…Exhibitions On View Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone Scenes from the Collection Shop The Jewish Museum Shop is open 12 – 5 pm Dining Russ & Daughters at the Jewish Museum Restaurant will open from 11 am – 3 pm; Take-Out Appetizing…

Vacation Week Art Workshop

December 25, 2019

…O’Keeffe, and more on view in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drop into our art studio and create your own luminous scene with metallic collage and colorful drawing materials inspired by these works of art and in celebration of the glowing light of the Hanukkah…

Adult Studio Workshop

February 2, 2022

…the past exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Participants will explore perspective, abstraction, and narrative in paintings by Charles Sheeler, Stuart Davis, Jacob Lawrence, and others. Both sessions will be led virtually through Zoom on February 2 & February 9, 2022 from 1 - 3 pm EST.…

From Jacob Lawrence to Georgia O’Keeffe

December 5, 2019

…O’Keeffe, Ben Shahn, and more in the exhibition, Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Registration deadline: December 2 Participants may receive 2.5 CTLE hours.

Dynasty Handbag presents Weirdo Night

November 21, 2019

…beer & wine bar, and explore the exhibitions Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone, with extended gallery hours.

American Art Family Day

November 10, 2019

…by art dealer Edith Halpert at this family extravaganza. Collage a pop-up cityscape, sculpt a playful figure, paint a colorful still life in our art studio, hear the jazz age stylings of Grammy Winner Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats, collaborate on a giant work of art, participate in a…

Open on December 25

December 25, 2019

…Exhibitions On View Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone Scenes from the Collection Bring the entire family for a full day of programming: Two shows—11:30 am and 2 pm: Nefesh Mountain Concert for all ages 1 – 4 pm: Luminous Scenes Art Workshop…

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

March 8, 2020

…century art dealer Edith Halpert. 1 pm: Wikipedia Training led by Carlos Acevedo, Digital Asset Manager, the Jewish Museum 2 pm: Break to view current exhibitions, Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone and Scenes from the Collection. 2:30 – 5:30 pm: Open Editing Session Free with RSVP, includes light refreshments by…

Dialogue and Discourse

December 12, 2019

…the Gallery: Edith Gregor Halpert and the Making of the Modern Art Market, leads a discussion with contemporary gallerists, Nicelle Beauchene, Joeonna Bellorado-Samuels, Bridget Donahue, and Jasmin Tsou, focusing on Edith Halpert’s lasting influence on women working in the commercial gallery scene. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Lindsay Pollock, is the Chief…

Theo Bleckmann Performs Hello Earth! - The Music of Kate Bush

November 14, 2019

…the Museum’s exhibitions Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art and Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone. About Theo Bleckmann A jazz singer and new music composer of eclectic tastes and prodigious gifts, Grammy-nominated and Echo-award recipient, Theo Bleckmann, makes music that is accessibly sophisticated, unsentimentally emotional, and seriously playful.…

Dialogue and Discourse

November 7, 2019

…by the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art, artists Mike Cloud, Louis Fratino, and Tschabalala Self contemplate what American painting is today in a panel moderated by writer and critic Martha Schwendener. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Mike Cloud is an American painter based in Chicago, Illinois. He earned…

Dan + Claudia Zanes

October 20, 2019

…in the exhibition: Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art, Dan & Claudia Zanes will share timeless tunes of Americana and their repertoire favorites. Special guests for this performance will be friends of Dan + Claudia Zanes, the percussion group BombaYo. The group ignites the ancestral rhythms of Bomba,…

Hanukkah Family Day

December 15, 2019

…in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Drawing Performance: Artful Hanukkah Stories 1 pm Families will see an exciting tale unfold in this eye-catching performance using live drawing, animation, and narration with movement. On wall-sized paper Jeff Hopkins brings characters and action to life in this…